The Santa Barbara Independent

Is Santa Barbara Finally Kicking COVID’s Butt?

Coronavirus News By Tyler Hayden

Health officials are touting the latest numbers as “something to celebrate.”

Jacket Fundraiser for In-Need Students

News By Katie Lydon

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation raises money through a fund-a-need campaign.

Trust for Historic Preservation to Host Virtual Love in Every Language Event

Living By Rebecca Horrigan

It will feature a candlelit tour of the Presidio chapel, love stories, acoustic performances, and sweets.

COVID-19 Variants Identified in Santa Barbara County

Coronavirus News By Jean Yamamura

But they’re not yet the scary kind, Cottage and UCSB scientists say.

Introduce Us To Your Pandemic Pet

Animals By Indy Staff

Did you foster or adopt in the past year?

‘Gendered Ageism’ and Women over 50 in the Workplace

Living By Katie Lydon

Santa Barbara author Bonnie Marcus discusses new book, “Not Done Yet!”

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Chris Thile

Music By Charles Donelan

Singer, radio personality, and mandolinist in a solo performance.

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Downtown Business Spotlight: Theatre District Dining

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Downtown Business Spotlight: Return of Experiential Travel

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David De L’Arbre (SB Travel Bureau), Michael Cohen (SB Adventure Company), and Kathy Janega-Dykes (Visit Santa Barbara) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.

Downtown Business Spotlight: The Status of Sipping

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Join Matt Kettmann in conversation with John Nasser (Night Lizard Brewing Company), Aron Ashland (The Cruisery / Wine Therapy), and Katie Grassini (Grassini Family Vineyards) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.

Downtown Business Spotlight: Downtown Neighborhoods

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Join Robin Elander in conversation with Albert DiPadova (Sevilla Square, Riviera Towel Company), Hugh Margerum (Presidio Neighborhood), and Mary Lynn Harms-Romo (Paseo Nuevo) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.

Photo Gallery | VADA Projected Student Art Show

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Check out the artwork from Santa Barbara High Students’ virtual showcase being projected on the Lobero Theatre.

Downtown Business Spotlight: Money Matters

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Join Robin Elander in conversation with Janet Garufis (Montecito Bank & Trust), Nicki Parr (WEV), Clare Briglio (EDC Collaborative), and Miguel Avila (Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) in this week’s Downtown Business Spotlight.

City of Goleta Releases Old Town Sidewalks Celebration Video

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The video ribbon-cutting celebration marks the completion of the $3.2 million project on time and under budget.

Downtown Business Spotlight: Cuisines from Many Cultures

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Join Matt Kettmann in conversation with Ninder Josan (Apna), Charlotte Andersen (Andersen’s Danish Bakery & Restaurant), Daniel Yoshimi & Jennifer Yannella (Brasil Arts Café) as they discuss their different restaurants.

COVID-19 Update from Cottage Health

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Below is a status update as of January 28, 2021.

Downtown Business Spotlight: Heads in Beds

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Join Matt Kettmann in conversation with Chris Cline (Canary Hotel), Warren Nocon (Hotel Californian), and Paul Bullock (The Eagle Inn) as they discuss the downtown hotel scene.